Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 24 | 42 | 123 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Hawks 123-110. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.